BJCP encourages members to attend HomebrewCon in San Diego! HomebrewCon is a one-of-a-kind gathering exclusively for American Homebrewers Association members. This annual event features an all-star lineup of homebrew, cider, […]
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2023 Regional Representative Elections Results
The Nominations Committee has reviewed the nominations/endorsements submitted. No more than 1 person in each region received the required nominations/endorsements. The following Regional Representatives are considered elected unopposed: Asia-Pacific: Mark […]
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BJCP Appoints Communications Director
The BJCP board has appointed Andrew Melchers for the role of Communications Director. Andrew steps into the role from Dennis Mitchell, who maintained the position while also acting as BJCP […]
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Election Announcement & Schedule for 2023 Regional Representatives
2023 Elections The four regions listed below are holding elections for Regional Representatives in 2023. Judges may self-nominate or be nominated by other active judges from their region. If you […]
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2021 Beer Guidelines in Full Effect
The BJCP released the 2021 version of the Beer Style Guidelines in December 2021. At that time, the principle author and BJCP President Emeritus Gordon Strong provided an overview of […]
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Call for Help CLOSED: Assistant IT Directors
12/15/2022 Update: Thanks to the 20+ members who responded to this call for help for Assistant IT Directors! We are working through screening the inquiries and will be in touch […]
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Enforcement of active judge status to resume July 1, 2023
Members, During the uncertainty and height of the pandemic, the BJCP paused enforcement of the activity requirements to maintain active judge status, notifying members that we would give them ample […]
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Printed Versions of 2021 Guidelines Now Available to Order
We have updated our online book shop with different spiral-bound copies of the BJCP Style Guidelines. These spiral-bound versions are of good quality and include a thicker stock cover and backing. […]
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International member pin mailing temporarily on hold
Due to changes in Exam Directorate staff, we no longer have exam staff available to mail rank pins to international members. In order to create efficiencies and long-term stability with […]
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BJCP Awards Honorary Master Rank to Chris Swersey and Peter Caddoo
On rare occasions, the BJCP board of directors awards the rank of Honorary Master to recognize judges who have demonstrated exemplary dedication to advancing the BJCP mission to encourage knowledge, understanding, […]
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